Ritu Desai

In 2025, Ritu Desai demonstrated that double-digit business growth and a commitment to industry governance go hand-in-hand. An associate broker with 23 years of experience in Northern Virginia, Desai focused her efforts on upholding the highest ethical standards through her service on the NVAR Professional Standards and Arbitration Committee and the VAR Grievance Committee. As an RPAC Loudoun trustee, she remained a vocal advocate for property rights and industry sustainability. Within her own firm, she prioritized the next generation of real estate professionals, providing dedicated mentorship to help new agents navigate a volatile market with confidence and integrity.

Desai’s impact extends deeply into her local community through her support of Anna Sudha Community Kitchens—a nonprofit recognized by Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin for providing healthy, affordable meals to vulnerable populations. She further dedicated her time to offering free small business development consultations to local entrepreneurs and supporting women’s empowerment initiatives.

“Success has always been about more than transactions,” Desai shares. “It is about empowering families to build stability, mentoring new agents to rise with confidence and supporting nonprofits that uplift others.”

Desai’s 2025 accomplishments solidify her reputation as a leader who prioritizes service and advocacy.